2005 Volkswagen Phaeton Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Phaeton years
- Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. That ranks 3rd out of 3 Phaeton model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 162,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 100% | 162,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2005 Volkswagen Phaeton recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
During a rollover crash on 14 sep 2017 none of the airbags in the auto deployed. There were two people in the car's front seats - driver and passenger. The auto was totaled in the crash. The crash occurred during dry weather daylight conditions at about 50 mph on the german autobahn. This is a us…
Other Volkswagen Phaeton years
← 2004 Phaeton · 2006 Phaeton →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Phaeton | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Phaeton | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton?
Owners most often report air bags problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Phaeton model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.